Before Our Time Tickets

Concerts have always been a cultural phenomenon that have been enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds, and tastes. However, with the changes in technology, music, and society, it can be interesting to wonder what concerts were like before our time.

Before modern concert venues were introduced, musical performances took place in a wide variety of settings. Classical music was played in intimate chamber settings such as salons or large halls like Vienna's Musikverein. In medieval times, church masses were a popular venue for music, while in the early 20th century, jazz music could be heard in speakeasy clubs.

However, it wasn't until the late 1950s and early 1960s that rock and roll concerts began attracting huge crowds to arenas and stadiums. The Beatles are perhaps the most famous example of this phenomenon, having played to audiences of up to 56,000 at Shea Stadium in New York City. Before this, rock concerts were more often played in smaller clubs and dance halls.

The Internet also drastically changed the way we experience concerts. While music lovers used to rely on word of mouth, radio, and advertisements in newspapers and magazines to hear about shows, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have made it much easier to learn about concerts happening everywhere.

Another significant change has been the rise of electronic music festivals, which have quickly become some of the biggest and most lucrative events in the music industry. These festivals can attract thousands of fans from all over the world, with performances lasting for multiple days.

Despite the changes in technology and culture, one thing that hasn't changed is the power of live music. People have always craved the communal spirit of sharing an experience with others, feeling the energy of the music and performers, and losing themselves in the moment. Whether it's a classical chamber performance, a rock show or an electronic music festival, concerts will continue to be integral to our culture, past, present, and future.